1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$152,750 MS61 04-23-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1881 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series. With a mintage of 2,199, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM surrounded by a glory of rays. Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco struck double eagles. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $27K to $157K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8994.
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